Northside District in Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Mary Todd Lincoln
Photographed By Matt Carter, September 18, 2010
1. Mary Todd Lincoln Marker
Erected by Historical Markers Society. (Marker Number 12.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1814.
Location. 38° 3.03′ N, 84° 30′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. It is in the Northside District. Marker is on West Short Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 511 W Short St, Lexington KY 40507, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Paul Catholic Church (a few steps from this marker); Lexington (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Town Branch (about 400 feet away); Pioneer Burying Ground (about 400 feet away); Clark Hardware Company Building (about 500 feet away); African American Physicians (about 500 feet away); Wanting Everyone to Have a Vote (about 600 feet away); Breckinridge's Last Home (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
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Photographed By Matt Carter, September 18, 2010
2. Marker as seen walking eastward on Short Street.
Photographed By Matt Carter, September 18, 2010
3. Mary Todd Lincoln was born in this house.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2010, by Matt Carter of Lexington, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 1,396 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2010, by Matt Carter of Lexington, Kentucky. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
